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P55 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 95,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to o/s/f floor and o/s and n/s inner sill panels

Pass 8 May 2010 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and getting close to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

small cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2005 76,923 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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P55 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P55 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P55 XKR registered?

P55 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is P55 XKR safe to buy?

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